Ministry of Cooperation
Book on FPO Ecosystem in India launched at VAMNICOM, Pune
Pune, 25 September 2023
Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management, Pune, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, held book launch event for ‘FARMING FUTURES- exploring FPO Ecosystem in India’ on Thursday, 21st September, 2023 at Jubilee Hall of the institute.
Dr. Hema Yadav, Director,  VAMNICOM unveiled the book and Shri. R. K. Menon, Registrar, VAMNICOM, Pune, was the Chief Guest and distinguishing speakers and panelist for discussion were Dr. Ajit Kanitkar, visiting faculty,Indian Institute of Management  at Udaipur, Speaker Prof. C Shambu Prasad Professor, Institute of Rural Management Anand , speaker Mr. Yogesh Thorat, Managing Director of Maha Farmers Producers Company Ltd. , Mr. Vijay Thube, Director, SHASHWAT KRUSHI VIKAS INDIA PRODUCER COMPANY LTD. Moderator Dr. Shubra Mishra Deshpande Liaison officer Dr. Amit Borkar.
This book comprises of A unique collection of 15 contemporary case studies documenting in detail social enterprises in agriculture, Farming Futures: Emerging Social Enterprises in India, edited by Ajit Kanitkar and C. Shambu Prasad showcases the emergence of an entrepreneurial route to solve India's deep-rooted agrarian crisis. The case studies chart the exciting journeys and tribulations in matching purpose and profit, often with a deep concern for the planet's future. Written by experienced researchers, academics, and development professionals, the case studies span a wide range of agri-sector issues. They present a hope for farming futures for first-generation entrepreneurs, predominantly from non-agriculture backgrounds, by demonstrating the viability of farm enterprises. These include innovations in providing more efficient and non-exploitative linkages to markets and consumers, providing affordable aids and equipment for farming, and reducing the information asymmetry which farmers have when dealing with the market.
The host for the event was Miss. Shreeya Mane First Year PGDM-ABM student; the book inaugural event began with the felicitation of the speakers, followed by the discussion on book and FPO Ecosystem in India’. At the outset, Dr. Hema Yadav, Director VAMNICOM welcomed Chief Guest, Invitees / Faculty and Staff of the Institute and participants of the event.Dr Hema Yadav, in her welcome speech, introduced the dignitaries and guests. Prof. C Shambu Prasad Professor, Institute of Rural Management Anand , delivered presentation on FPO ecosystem in India.
In the panel discussion, Dr. Ajit Kanitkar, spoke about three T’s i.e. transaction, trust and transparency which are required for resilient FPO ecosystem. Further Mr. Yogesh Thorat talked about FPO ecosystem where internal attributes is needed to improvise for sustainability of the business activities. Mr. Vijay Thube emphasised on alternative arrangements and necessary steps required to overcome the risks in the perishable market ecosystem handhold by FPO’s. Panel discussion was followed by the question and answers round from the participants of the event and expert panel. In the concluding remark Dr. Hema Yadav Director, summarised the role of the FPO case studies in formal education and in research studies for the policy purpose. Finally event was concluded with the Vote of thanks by Dr. Amit Borkar.| PIB Pune | M.Iyengar/D.Rane
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